![]() ![]() Among ourselves, we are discussing more not only about music but also outfits, concepts, and everything else. “Now we’re at a time when we should think deeper about our music. “When we just debuted, we were happy to just sing as TXT,” Taehyun said during the media showcase. Sure, life is not as magical as it once was in the TXT universe – but neither is real life, and that can make for some magical songs, too. The pop additions are a great way to break up the pace, but angst and ballads are where TXT shine especially brightly in this new era – and it sure looks like the next iterations of The Chaos Chapter will be the perfect home for those.Įspecially now that they are tapping into their own experiences and contributing more and more behind the scenes, The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE is not only another no-skip offering from the quintet, but also a promise of what’s to come. ![]() Instead of a homogeneous mix, we are presented with options. On FREEZE, TXT traffic in extremes and, as a result, their stronger tracks are stronger than ever before. Akin to those of the title track, Taehyun’s demi growls – aided by the rest of the members’ harmonies – also make for a clear standout vocally.Īs we advance in the story, The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE illustrates that the world TXT sings of is not as magical as it was during their debut. There’s struggle and there’s chaos – both in the symbolic story TXT is weaving and in the real-life growth of a group that has experienced a great amount of success in a fairly short period of time, one that has also been shaped by a global pandemic. With its cheeky, clappy one-liners and clinky base, “Frost” is described as hybrid pop. Hueningkai admitted he aimed for a “carefree and moving vibe” when working on the track. Last but not least are “Dear Sputnik” and “Frost.” Produced partly by Hueningkai based on an existing demo, the former is TXT’s most experimental offering to date, toeing the line of alt-rock and pop-punk. Upon seeing the tracklist, most MOAs would have made the connection between this track and MAGIC's "New Rules," and the quintet made the callback explicit during their comeback show, also held on May 31. Merging dance-pop with funky guitar riffs and a sprinkle of rap, “No Rules” is a serotonin boost compounded by killer choreo. The most up-tempo song of the bunch is hands down “No Rules” with its no-frills, feel-good fun. ![]() Nonetheless, it still has that quintessential TXT flair that makes it work. Like the song says, it’s fifty-fifty, and it might not hit with those who have a particular disdain for autotune. The track’s use of autotune is the very definition of potent. Penned by the members, minus Soobin, “밸런스 게임” (translated literally as “balance game”) is a heavy-bass number, rife with gaming references that is – as made evident by its English title, “What if I had been that PUMA” – one big nod to ETERNITY's “PUMA.” Much like the dichotomies and dilemmas the song speaks about, it is perhaps the most polarizing song on the album. As Soobin put it during the showcase, this song is all about “small happiness that comes from mean thoughts,” and he leaned heavily into wordplay for the lyrics. But the sweet melodies sugarcoat a darker message, which is hinted at in the Korean title. “소악행,” or “Ice Cream,” on the other hand, is childhood nostalgia served in a funky pop cup. A playful pop number about heartbreak that’s both boppy and snappy, it's the bass line and the members’ more prominent head voices that take the spotlight here. The third track on the album, “Magic,” is the group’s first full English song – aside from the English version of “Cat & Dog” – and was intended as a gift for international fans, Yeonjun said during their media showcase. ![]()
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